Santa Monica, CA – December 4, 2023 – It’s a remarkable milestone for AudioGraph International (AGI) as the renowned institution celebrates its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1993 by the visionary audio professional José “Chilitos” Valenzuela, AGI has been a guiding light in the world of audio and music production. For over three decades, Chilitos has followed his passionate dream to create a haven where musicians, engineers, producers, and enthusiasts could unite under one roof to make music, design sound, and bring their unique talents and perspectives to the table, resulting in a diverse and dynamic final product. That dream is thriving today through fostering creativity and collaboration as envisioned by Chilitos Valenzuela.
Throughout his influential career in music production and audio and video post-production, Chilitos has become a notable figure. His extensive expertise and dedication to sharing knowledge have made him an acclaimed audio professional and an author of numerous instructional publications, including The Complete Pro Tools Handbook, educating professors from renowned universities worldwide.
At AGI, Chilitos and his team have cultivated a unique learning, creativity, and collaboration atmosphere. The institution serves as LA’s premier AVID-authorized Pro Tools training facility, offering classes taught in both English and Spanish for working professionals, students, aspiring engineers, editors, and producers. In addition, AGI’s commitment to affordability and accessibility sets it apart, making high-quality, accessible certification courses available while structuring a cadre of Hollywood’s leading audio professionals.
Chilitos Valenzuela’s pioneering efforts in bringing audio knowledge to the Spanish-speaking world have left an indelible mark on the audio engineering industry in Latin America and Spain. His meticulous work with esteemed publications like Guitar Player, GRAMMY Magazine, Músico Pro, and Mix magazines has unveiled a trove of knowledge and expertise to audio enthusiasts, students, and professionals. His work has been instrumental in challenging language barriers, nurturing talent, and cultivating a greater understanding of audio technology within these regions.
AGI is not just a school; it’s a launchpad for careers in the audio industry. For 30 years, Chilitos and the AGI team have helped turn dreams into reality by offering students hands-on practice and the real-world experience to excel.
AudioGraph International provides a portal for students and professionals to apply for available positions in the industry.
Chilitos is also involved in mixing music and film, programming synthesizers for the music industry, and creating sound effects for film, video games, and TV. His passion for innovation and education continues to shape the future of audio. Chilitos’ dedication to education and innovation has left an indelible mark on professional audio.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR AGI?
Starting in 2024, AGI is proud to offer all new in-person hands-on certification courses such as Dolby Atmos, DANTE, Avid’s S6, a Pro Tools Podcast Production class, and presenting instructional videos on all the Social Media platforms, among other courses and projects.
AGI is also launching a newly redesigned and interactive website with a new branding logo and the “Chilitos’ Student Store,” an online store where students, teachers, and educational institutions will get discounted prices on hardware and software products from several companies that have supported AGI throughout the last 30 years.
AudioGraph International lives up to its name and extends its educational services internationally. The expansion brings AGI’s services to a global audience and allows cross-cultural collaboration within the music and film industries.
AudioGraph International is committed to breaking frontiers and language barriers. AGI was responsible for reaching a wider audience when the Yosemite National Park tourist application was translated and voiced in six different languages.
This January, NAMM 2024, get together with Chilitos and his team as they raise a toast to sustain the musical dream for another enriching 30 years!
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